LOTUS (IMO 9297137)
LOTUS is a chemical/oil products tanker built in 2004 and flying the flag of Sweden; it is in its 22nd year of service. The vessel has a deadweight of 4,514 tonnes, a gross tonnage of 2,956, and a length overall of 87.8 metres. LOTUS has been classed since 31 May 2010 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 1 November 2024. The vessel has been observed most often in Western Europe and Northern Europe (latest area report: June 2026). It has previously sailed under two other names and four other flags. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 5 May 2026.
- Type: Chemical/Oil Products Tanker
- Flag: Sweden
- Year built: 2004
- MMSI: 266473000
- Call sign: SBAO
- Gross tonnage: 2956
- Deadweight: 4514 t
- Length overall: 87.82 m
- Beam: 13.35 m
- Home port: DONSÖ
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 25 since 2005
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 05/05/2026
- Registered owner: LOTUS (Sweden)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: SIRIUS SHIPPING AB (Sweden)
- Last AIS position: 53°36.0′N · 004°49.0′E · Speed 9.0 kn · under way · received 12 October 2026 at 13:41 UTC
- Destination: Göteborg (SE GOT) · ETA 14 October 2026 at 06:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What type of vessel is LOTUS?
LOTUS is a chemical/oil products tanker built in 2004. It is in its 22nd year of service.
What is the deadweight of LOTUS?
LOTUS has a deadweight of 4,514 tonnes. Its gross tonnage is 2,956. It measures 87.8 metres overall.
What flag does LOTUS fly?
LOTUS flies the flag of Sweden. Earlier it sailed under four other flags.
Who classes LOTUS?
LOTUS has been classed since 31 May 2010 by DNV, a member of the International Association of Classification Societies (IACS). Its last class renewal survey was on 1 November 2024. Its class notation is Tanker for chemicals and oil products E0 ESP Ice(1B) TMON VCS(1).
How many port state control inspections has LOTUS had?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 5 May 2026. All-time records show 25 inspections since 2005 and no detentions.
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